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Tesla Begins Fully Driverless Robotaxi Testing in Austin
Tesla has officially entered the next phase of its autonomous driving rollout. On Sunday, two Tesla Model Y vehicles were spotted driving on public roads in Austin, Texas with no occupants inside, marking the automaker’s […]
Tesla Opens North America’s Most Northern Supercharger in Fairbanks
Tesla has opened a new Supercharger in Fairbanks, Alaska, pushing its fast-charging network farther north and into some of the coldest operating conditions in North America. The Fairbanks location is Tesla’s northernmost Supercharger in North […]
Tesla Rolls Out Extended Battery and Drive Unit Warranty in Canada and U.S.
Tesla has now revealed the extended battery warranty it previously said would arrive in 2026, officially launching the High Voltage Battery and Drive Unit Extended Service Agreement (Battery ESA) in Canada and the United States. […]
Tesla delays PowerShare with Powerwall until mid-2026 [Update]
Tesla has confirmed another significant delay to one of the Cybertruck’s most anticipated energy features. In a new email sent directly to customers on Thursday night, a copy of which was shared with Drive Tesla […]
South Africa Clears Major Regulatory Hurdle for Starlink With New Ownership Rules
South Africa has taken a significant step toward opening its telecommunications market to SpaceX’s Starlink, following a policy directive that removes one of the biggest regulatory barriers facing foreign operators. On Friday South Africa’s Minister […]
Tesla Patent Suggests Vehicles Could Be Designed for Starlink Connectivity
Tesla may be laying early groundwork for Starlink-enabled vehicles. In a newly published patent application, the company describes an RF-transparent roof assembly capable of embedding satellite and cellular communication hardware directly into the vehicle’s structure—potentially […]
Cybertruck News
More Tesla Cybertruck details revealed following Investor Day display
Tesla put the latest beta production version of the Cybertruck on display at Investor Day last week, giving us a look at some never before seen features of the electric truck. Not only were attendees […]
Tesla partners with Asian companies to improve 4680 production and bring down costs
Tesla has a new battery, known as the 4680, which promises several improvements over the company’s previous batteries. However, Tesla has had troubles ramping production so the company is turning to Chinese and Korean material suppliers […]
Tesla receives design patent for Cybertruck wheel covers
Tesla has been granted a design patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the Cybertruck’s wheel covers. The patent was granted today, March 7, 2023 and is valid for a period […]
Tesla Cybertruck’s powered tonneau cover and four-wheel steering spotted in action [Video]
The latest beta production builds of the Tesla Cybertruck were at Giga Texas this week for Investor Day, giving us a look at some never before seen features of the electric truck. Two features that […]
Model 3 News
Tesla raises Model 3 prices in Europe as wait time grow to as long as 14 months
Tesla has raised the price of the Model 3 in several European countries on Wednesday, two days after they increased prices across their entire lineup of vehicles in North America. At the same time, delivery […]
European Tesla Model 3/Y deliveries will be without radar starting in Q2 2022
European Tesla Model 3 and Model Y reservation holders set to take delivery next quarter will have to accept their new vehicles with one less feature than when they ordered. According to a new approval […]
Kelley Blue Book says the cost to own a Tesla Model 3 over 5 years is $16K less than the competition
Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has named the Tesla Model 3 as the most cost effective choice in the luxury electric vehicle (EV) market segment over a five year period. The electric sedan came out at […]
Tesla sees increased order rate in the US as gas prices surge
Tesla has seen a surge in their order rates in some parts of the US, likely caused by record-high gas prices. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that the number of orders has increased […]
Model Y News
Tesla lowers Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada, but increases Model S and Model X Plaid
Tesla has made a number of pricing changes in both Canada and the United States on Thursday night. In Canada the price of the Model 3 and Model Y have been decreased, while increasing the […]
Tesla registers new Model Y in China with updated specs, including option for radar
Last month Tesla surprised with some upgrades to the Model Y in China, just a few weeks after launching the redesigned Model 3 from Giga Shanghai. While the changes weren’t as substantial, they were enough […]
Tesla adds Model Y Long Range sweepstakes to referral program
Tesla is frequently updating the rewards available to owners through the referral program, and the latest addition is the chance to win a Model Y Long Range. Tesla launched a revamped version of their referral […]
Tesla cuts Model 3 and Model Y lease prices in the US, warns of tax credit changes
Tesla has made some significant changes to its lease options in the US, making their two most popular vehicles more affordable than ever. While reducing lease prices, the company is also warning that the full […]
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Model S News
Laguna Seca EV lap record now belongs to Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Plaid
The Tesla Model S Plaid has only been out for less than two months, but has already proven itself as the fastest production car ever made. Last month it set a new world record quarter-mile […]
Tesla Model S owners to receive $625 over software update suit
According to US District Court documents, a proposed Tesla settlement will see some Tesla owners receive $625. The settlement covers Model S owners who had an over-the-air update pushed on their vehicles in May 2019. […]
Tesla Model S Plaid vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S ¼ mile drag race
Dragtimes released a video where a Tesla Model S Plaid went up against a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The drag race happened at the Palm Beach International Raceway in Palm Beach, Florida. The Tesla Model […]
Model X News
Tesla Model X involved in violent crash that sends it flying [Video]
The proliferation of dashcams in recent years have allowed accidents and other bad driving situations that would normally go unseen to be viewed by millions online. One such accident occurred this week in Pennsylvania’s South […]
Tesla adds two new accessories for the Model S and Model X
It has been a busy day for Tesla. Earlier today the automaker updated the pricing on its new Model Y SUV, reducing the price in Canada by $6,000 for the Long Range version. Tesla today […]
The Tesla S3XYR lineup [Photos]
It’s not every day that you are able to get all of Tesla’s current vehicles on the road today together in one place. Drive Tesla was able to do just that yesterday, bringing together a […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX to Launch First Direct-To-Cell Starlink Satellites This Weekend
SpaceX is set to launch the first batch of Direct-to-Cell Starlink satellites that will allow for global cellular connectivity. The six satellites with Direct-to-Cell capabilities were scheduled to launch last night, but has been moved […]
SpaceX Receives FCC Approval for Starlink Direct-To-Cell Tests
SpaceX has secured approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct tests for its Starlink Direct-To-Cell system. The FCC on Thursday granted SpaceX a six-month authorization for these trials, set to be conducted in […]
FCC Upholds Decision to Deny Starlink $885 Million Rural Broadband Subsidy
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reaffirmed its 2022 decision to deny SpaceX’s Starlink an $885.5 million subsidy for rural broadband expansion. The denial was part of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), aimed at […]
SpaceX Falcon Heavy to Launch US Military Spaceplane
SpaceX Falcon Heavy will launch the US military’s secretive X-37B robot spaceplane from Florida. This is the first time the spacecraft has launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, capable of lifting it to altitudes […]
Supercharger News
Tesla switches to kWh billing at Superchargers in Canada
After a longer than expected wait, Tesla has finally made the switch to kWh billing at Superchargers stations across Canada, meaning owners will now be billed by the amount of electricity they put in their […]
Tesla expands deployment of Magic Dock to Texas [Update]
Tesla has started retrofitting more Superchargers with the Magic Dock, allowing non-Tesla electric vehicle (EV) owners to access the Supercharger network. The latest retrofit is to a Supercharger in Fort Worth, Texas, and comes after […]
Tesla V4 Supercharger speed tops out at 350kW
Tesla has now opened up four of their latest V4 Supercharger stations across Europe, with the first one opening in the Netherlands back in March. In a planning document for one of the next stations […]
